Enrollment
641
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250279000268
Up Academy Holland — Dorchester, MA
Federal NCES profile for Up Academy Holland, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Up Academy Holland compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Up Academy Holland reports 641 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Boston spends $47,393 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.0% from local sources (property taxes), 25.9% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Up Academy Holland compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
51.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$47,393
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 641 Top 78% in Massachusetts — larger than 22% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250279000268
Student demographics
African American 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
Two or More 3.6%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boston, which includes Up Academy Holland.
$47,393
Per student
+66%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+143%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 25.9%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
Similar other schools in Dorchester
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855 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Techboston Academy
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850 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Neighborhood House Charter School
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786 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Boston Collegiate Charter School
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708 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
Standard public school
631 students 8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Up Academy Holland
How many students attend Up Academy Holland?
Up Academy Holland has 641 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dorchester, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Up Academy Holland?
The student-teacher ratio at Up Academy Holland is 13.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Up Academy Holland?
The largest demographic group at Up Academy Holland is African American at 45.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dorchester, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Up Academy Holland?
Up Academy Holland has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.